Samsung Galaxy Stratosphere II (Verizon Wireless)
Manufacturer: Samsung Part number: StratosphereII
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Samsung Galaxy Stratosphere II (Verizon Wireless)
price range: $49.99 - $449.99
- Reviewed by:
Lynn La
- Edited by:
Kent German
- Reviewed on:
01/25/2013
- Released on:
11/24/2012
The good: The Samsung Galaxy Stratosphere II has a comfortable five-row keyboard, NFC, a decent 5-megapixel camera, and 4G LTE.
The bad: The Stratosphere II's slick coating makes opening the keyboard tricky, the display has a subtle blue tint, and some tasks took a noticeable amount of time to execute.
The bottom line: Although it isn't banging on all cylinders when it comes to top-tier specs, the Samsung Galaxy Stratosphere II's reliable performance makes it the QWERTY keyboard phone to buy on Verizon.
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9
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Not too big, not too small, just right
by NewbTelecom2013zz
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April 20, 2013
Pros: I got it mainly because of the QWERTY, but there is enough space between the touch screen keys that I almost don't even need it. Setting data usage alerts is helpful, as is the auto interface with my home wi-fi to limit data usage.
Cons: Occasionally deactivates Navigation app if you switch from vertical to horizontal view after you've input an address but before it has loaded.
Summary: This is definitely the phone to have if someone is more comfortable with a QWERTY. The screen size is just right. Since I wear my cell phone on my belt, ...
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Summary: This is definitely the phone to have if someone is more comfortable with a QWERTY. The screen size is just right. Since I wear my cell phone on my belt, I can't imagine having one much bigger than this. Facial recognition is a nice feature for unlocking the phone even though it is not as secure as the PIN back-up option. It quickly transitions to different apps. The data usage also shows how much different data apps use. Since I'm no longer on an unlimited data plan, keeping tabs on data usage has been a concern. Between being able to automatically switching on the wi-fi when I'm home, to setting an alarm when I reach a certain level of data usage, I'm not that concerned that I will go over on my data. At the same time, I try to download new apps when I'm connected to my home wi-fi since this usually takes up more data. The memory storage is also a concern. I maxed out the storage on my old Droid very quickly. I constantly had to uninstall apps in order to download new ones. The Strat II has a display that shows how much data each app takes up compared to how much memory is left. Overall, this is a solid phone that I will definitely recommend to others.
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8
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Good Phone
by footballplayer63
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April 20, 2013
Pros: big screen huge keyboard fast when roaming the internet fast in apps
Cons: small freeze here and there tells me i have no mobile network when it says i do
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4
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Total piece of junk
by Hellisan
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February 26, 2013
Pros: big screen, attractive, fast on the internet etc.
Cons: screen text keys too narrow, constantly hitting the other keys to the side. Slide-out keys too short, you're constantly doing typos with the keys above and below intended key. Can't get on the wireless @ work. Ringtones and notifications ALL suck.
Summary: This just seems like a cheesy, entry-level phone... Which I guess it is if it's free with your renewal, but with the prices we're paying, shouldn't we ...
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Summary: This just seems like a cheesy, entry-level phone... Which I guess it is if it's free with your renewal, but with the prices we're paying, shouldn't we get a decent phone? We have been with Verizon for like 8 years and paying ridiculous prices the entire way through, and yet they're handing out trash like this as the upgrade phone with a renewal. Yikes. In addition to everything mentioned in the cons section, it even freezes up occasionally like my 3 yr old phone did, and it's 10 days old. I'm exchanging this POS.
Updated on Feb 26, 2013
I gave it 2 stars instead of 1 only because if you've got smaller fingers then my primary, and most annoying dislike of the phone might not be a big deal. This is NOT a phone for anyone with even moderately large fingers (like any guy).
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Specifications
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Manufacturer:
Samsung
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Part number:
StratosphereII
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Description:
The Galaxy Stratosphere II's 4" display is more than large. Since it's a Samsung Super AMOLED display, it's big on being bright and vibrant, too. That means your movies, videos, games and favorite websites will all look beautiful. Even your text messages will be good looking. And with the slide-out full QWERTY keyboard, messaging will be easier, too. Besides helpful hardware, this phone is also loaded with a variety of rich pre-loaded apps. You'll definitely be living large.
General
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Packaged Quantity
1
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Product Type
Smartphone
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Form Factor
Slider - Full keyboard,
Touch screen
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Integrated Components
Wi-Fi hotspot,
GPS receiver,
2nd camera,
Digital camera,
Digital player,
Voice recorder
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Width
2.58 in
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Depth
0.53 in
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Height
4.97 in
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Weight
5.43 oz
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Body Color
Black
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SAR Value
0.9 W/kg (body) / 0.37 W/kg (head)
Cellular
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Technology
CDMA2000 1X / GSM / WCDMA (UMTS)
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Band
WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM 850/900/1800/1900 / CDMA2000 1X 1900/800
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Mobile Broadband Generation
4G
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Service Provider
Verizon Wireless
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Operating System
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
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User Interface
Samsung TouchWiz
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Application Software
Quickoffice,
S Voice
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Input Device(s)
QWERTY keyboard,
Touch sensitive screen (multi-touch)
Messaging & Internet
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Cellular Messaging Services
MMS,
SMS
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Instant Messaging Services
Google+ Messenger,
Google Talk
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Supported Email Protocols
POP3,
IMAP4
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Supported Social Networks and Blogs
Google+
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Messaging & Data Features
Microsoft PowerPoint support,
Microsoft Excel support,
Microsoft Word support,
Adobe Flash support
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Mobile Services
Samsung Media Hub,
Google Play Music,
Google Play Books,
YouTube,
Windows Live,
Google Play Movies,
Gmail,
Google Search,
AOL Mail,
Yahoo! Mail,
Google Latitude,
Google Play
Communications
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Data Transmission
GPRS,
EV-DO,
LTE,
EDGE,
HSUPA,
HSDPA
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Wireless Interface
NFC,
Bluetooth 4.0,
IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n
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Bluetooth Profiles
Serial Port Profile (SPP),
Object Push Profile (OPP),
Personal Area Networking Profile (PAN),
Hands Free Profile (HFP),
Headset Profile (HSP),
Phonebook Access Profile (PBAP),
Human Interface Device Profile (HID),
Message Access Profile (MAP),
Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP),
Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP),
Audio/Video Control Transport Protocol (AVCTP),
Audio/Video Distribution Transport Protocol (AVDTP),
General Audio/Video Distribution Profile (GAVDP)
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Communication Features
Internet browser,
Mobile Email client
Phone Features
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Phone Functions
Voice control,
Call timer,
Conference call,
Flight mode,
Speakerphone,
Voice dialing,
Vibrating alert
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Sensors
Accelerometer
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Additional Features
World clock,
Text-to-Speech (text recognition),
TV-out,
DLNA Certified,
Smart Unlock,
T9 Trace,
S Beam,
Samsung Approved for Enterprise (SAFE),
Face Unlock,
Intelligent typing (T9),
TTY compatible,
Widgets support,
Speech-to-Text (speech recognition),
Intelligent typing (SWYPE)
Organizer
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Personal Information Management
Synchronization with PC,
Calendar,
Calculator,
Stopwatch,
Reminder,
Alarm clock
Media Player
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Supported Digital Audio Standards
eAAC+,
AAC +,
OGG,
WAV,
MP3,
WMA,
MIDI,
FLAC,
AAC,
AMR
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Supported Digital Video Standards
VC-1,
MPEG-4,
XviD,
DivX,
H.263,
H.264
Processor
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Type
MSM8960
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Clock Speed
1.2 GHz
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Processor Core Qty
Dual Core
Memory
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Bult-in Memory
8 GB
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User Memory
8 GB
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Supported Flash Memory Cards
microSDHC - up to 32 GB
Digital Camera
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Sensor Resolution
5 megapixels
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Focus Adjustment
Automatic
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Camera Light Source
LED light
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Features
Video recording,
Geo-tagging
Navigation System
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Navigation Software & Services
Google Maps,
Google Maps Navigation
Display
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Type
OLED display
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Technology
Super AMOLED
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Diagonal Size
4 in
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Display Resolution
800 x 480 pixels
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Display Languages
English,
Spanish,
Chinese,
Korean,
Vietnamese
Connections
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Connector Type
Headset jack - Mini-phone 3.5 mm
Battery
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Technology
Lithium ion
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Capacity
1800 mAh
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Run Time Details
Talk - up to 1020 min,
Standby - up to 216 hour(s),
Talk ( LTE ) - up to 900 min,
Standby ( LTE ) - up to 144 hour(s)
Miscellaneous
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Compliant Standards
AES-256,
HAC(Hearing Aid Compatible)
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Included Accessories
Power adapter
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